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GU13 RFK

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,868 mi
Last recorded125,868 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 RFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 125,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r handbrake could be better

Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,025 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 73,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,386 miles

Front brakes low

Offside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,563 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 27,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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GU13 RFK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU13 RFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU13 RFK registered?

GU13 RFK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is GU13 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 RFK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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